Why are we asking for applicants Social Security numbers before an interview? - Anonymous employee Walsworth Employee Review

Thank you for your feedback and suggestion for improvement. Our Human Resources team reviewed our application questions and located the section of the application you mentioned. The social security number was listed as "optional" for candidates to include on the employer tax credit section - a form provided by a governmental agency. However, we realized that this could be confusing to some applicants and have since removed this section of our application to ensure candidates feel comfortable with our application process. If you have any questions or would like to share additional recommendations with our team, please email our team at HR@walsworth.com . Thank you! - AS